Show us your TIES

[dh66]

I like how they worked the peacock and the argyle pattern in with the paisley. Lots going on with that one.
Good to see you posting A.

 

[jamespowers]

Here is an Arrow tie I've got from eBay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/181512496591?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

The design reminds me somewhat of artwork done by El Lissitzky. Is this a late '40s or early '50s tie, or was it made before? The link has a picture of the label.

You are probably in the mid fifties or so with that tie and it's width. Nice looking.

 

[jamespowers]

I don't even wear ties more than once or twice a year and now you all have me looking at them in thrift stores. Here is my first purchase -- a Haband with the letter 'R'. Since my name is Robert I thought I should probably get it. I found a couple similar ties out on the inter-webs that reference the 1940s. Can anyone confirm that dating? i hope it was 80-cents well spent.

Thanks,

Bob

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Geez, for 80 cents the change would have come out of my pocket so fast that it would be too hot to touch for at least five minutes.
The nexus for initial ties like that seem to be from about 1947 onward if you look at vintage tie advertisements. Haband was also a great brand for ties back then. It was not the polyester nightmare junk made in foreign countries like it is today. :doh:

 

[jamespowers]

I never wear ties but, for some reason, I love collecting them.

I have seen women wearing ties before.

 

[jamespowers]

I like how they worked the peacock and the argyle pattern in with the paisley. Lots going on with that one.
Good to see you posting A.

Agreed. I saw the peacock thing too.

 

[BobHufford]

The nexus for initial ties like that seem to be from about 1947 onward if you look at vintage tie advertisements. Haband was also a great brand for ties back then.

Thanks everyone for the kind words and date confirmation!

 

[Widebrim]

Geez, for 80 cents the change would have come out of my pocket so fast that it would be too hot to touch for at least five minutes.
The nexus for initial ties like that seem to be from about 1947 onward if you look at vintage tie advertisements. Haband was also a great brand for ties back then. It was not the polyester nightmare junk made in foreign countries like it is today. :doh:

You got that right...

 

[The Good]

You are probably in the mid fifties or so with that tie and it's width. Nice looking.

You're right, I think. It's somewhere in-between the bold look and the later narrow look.

 

[Annixter]

I like how they worked the peacock and the argyle pattern in with the paisley. Lots going on with that one.
Good to see you posting A.

Thanks; with moving locally and some other family affairs, the summer kept me away from the FL for a couple months. Glad to be back.

 

[Annixter]

Today's older brocade: 3-3/4" wide silk. The colors pop a lot more in person and probably with a better camera/lighting .

 

[dh66]

Nice one! Peacock feathers. You've got a theme going this week. Can't wait to see more.

 

[1mach1]

Very nice! I like the feather theme that's happening.

 

[Fastuni]

More feathers fluttering our way...

 

[dh66]

Nice one.

 

[DesertDan]

Very nice!

 

[jamespowers]

Today's older brocade: 3-3/4" wide silk. The colors pop a lot more in person and probably with a better camera/lighting .

I have no idea where you are finding these as I sure can't find them in the same area. That is a nice one.

 

[jamespowers]

More feathers fluttering our way...

Good colors on that one too. :clap:

 

[Annixter]

More feathers fluttering our way...

Splendid.

 

[Annixter]

I have no idea where you are finding these as I sure can't find them in the same area. That is a nice one.

I happened upon a new-to-me thrift store that seems to get vintage ties in every now and then. Aside from this last gem, most other places have dried up for me.

On another note, I came across a vintage clothing store in the Upper Haight (near Ashbury) whilst playing tour guide for family interested in visiting the once-hippie-haven. They have a rack of at least 100 30's-50's ties, and the employee claims the owner has boxes more. Many were keepers, but at $40 a pop I passed. It was nice browsing, though.

 

[jamespowers]

I happened upon a new-to-me thrift store that seems to get vintage ties in every now and then. Aside from this last gem, most other places have dried up for me.

On another note, I came across a vintage clothing store in the Upper Haight (near Ashbury) whilst playing tour guide for family interested in visiting the once-hippie-haven. They have a rack of at least 100 30's-50's ties, and the employee claims the owner has boxes more. Many were keepers, but at $40 a pop I passed. It was nice browsing, though.

$40?! You'll give Widebrim a heart attack. lol lol